Pardon the EXTREME delay of this post... I'm only two months belated... :)
As an adult Thanksgiving has become one of my favorite holidays! No presents to buy, no costumes to wear, no fireworks to set off, no eggs to hunt... just food, family and a day to be thankful for our blessings.
This year's Thanksgiving celebration was highly anticipated because of the arrival of our Reese Elizabeth! Thanksgiving was mine, Mike & the girls first time meeting our the new addition to our family and she's a doll! We are so happy for Mike, Allison & Cameron and the new chapter of their lives with their baby girl.
Auntie Lauren is beginning a new chapter as well. I won't go into the details but let's just say her marital status unexpectedly changed from married to single. Despite the abrupt changes in her life she is doing well. We are so proud of her.
Me & my niece Reese!
Cousins!
This field is two houses down from Mike & Allison's, it was a beautiful afternoon. I think this picture captured it!
My girls... they can make me absolutely crazy but I love them to pieces. I am so blessed to have two beautiful, healthy, bright, tenacious daughters to make every day an adventure!
Mike, Allison, Reese & the doggies!
This year's meal was exceptional. The turkey & stuffings were the best ever! We also loved the twist Allison put into the mashed & sweet potatoes and I made a creamy asparagus dish that was a big hit. Uncle Mike & Mikayla both said Grace and while we ate we all shared what we're thankful for and reflected on the events of the year. 2011 really had it's ups & downs, both of Mike's Grandmas passed away as well as Mike P.'s aunt. My inlaws sold their beachfront condo, Lauren is divorcing and Allison & Mike had Reese. A year full of changes and new chapters for everyone. For Mike & I, the changes have been less life-altering. Mike transferred departments at work and I started back to work with two jobs. Good or bad, there is always so much to be thankful for.
My Mike still looks great in pink! Oh how we miss this baby stage! They don't stay this small for long!
Cam is such a big boy now, the Maddy & Mikayla had a ball riding their scooters with him outside. It was blesssed day for us all.
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